Bernadette’s Comments (group member since May 28, 2020)

Bernadette’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Done my book. I’ll update the SS when I get home but wont’t be before 4. Just wanted to officially note it is done😉

My book will be done by then. I’m away from my computer until shortly before 4. If another monster is defeated, hopefully Melissa can request a new one.

When does monsters end?

Not too bad - I got Australia covered!

Drop Bear



The Drop Bear has been rumored to inhabit your wooded lands. They may look cute and cuddly but beware they are very hard to defeat and come out of nowhere. Just remember, all wildlife from Australia is apparently out to kill you, no matter how cute.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book set in Australia.
3.) Read a book with a surprise twist (your interpretation).
4.) Read a book with a carnivore on the cover (make sure it's not an omnivore!).
5.) Read a book with author initials found in VEGEMiTE.

I'm asking for another monster since we can have 5 undefeated monsters and get their points

Good news - in my brown mountain boom someone also solves riddles 🥳

I found a brown book with a mountain on the cover - will take care of 249 & 250

The Merry Misogynist


I can get through it by early tomorrow.

Holly - which edition of The Bloodprint did you read? One of them is brown and would fill a task.

or

Also, does the word "spear" appear in the book?

We'll do what we can☹️

Chimera



The Chimera has been spotted on your lands causing destruction everywhere it goes. Hard to kill and known to have multiple personality disorder, be prepared for chaos.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 350 and 450 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that takes place in Asia Minor (Italy, Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Egypt, Libya, Israel and Lebanon).
3.) Read a book with "spear" in the text.
4.) Read a book with MPG War.
5.) Read a book that features a lion, goat, or snake.


Sphinx



The Greek Sphinx has been spotted on your lands and befuddling your citizens left and right. Requires some planning and moderate effort to defeat, send your smartest warriors and for the love of all the gods, don't confuse her with her good-for-nothing Egyptian cousin.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 200 and 299 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book where the characters go on a journey.
3.) Read a book where the MC must solve a riddle.
4.) Read a book with a mountain on cover.
5.) Read a book with a brown cover (at least 50%).

Melissa wrote: "We've defeated the Cookie Monster with books in our reserve. I just need the Mods to add some spaces so I can ask for another Monsters LOL"

More cookies please🍪🍪

Melissa wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Melissa, are you still working on your russia book? I finished The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar a couple of days ago and just updated the spreadsheet."

I haven..."

Melisssa, we have room for no more monsters. Do you remember how you asked for more on the SS?

Alaina wrote: "It looks so pretty!"

I want Cookie Monster though. He is actually in the mix😂

I don't think we've seen this one yet....

Griffin



A griffin has been seen flying over your lands. Being moderately hard to defeat, they shouldn't be underestimated. In fact, they are well known for being fanatics about upholding what they deem as righteous and tend to be pompous windbags.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 300 and 349 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book set in the United States.
3.) Read a book with a red cover.
4.) Read a book with "brave" or "courageous" in text.
5.) Read a book with a cross on the cover.

The gods do not like us today😮😫😖

Lernaean Hydra



Lernaean Hydra has entered your lands and destroying villages as it looks for a new home. If you manage to defeat this monster be prepared to answer "how are you still alive" every time you tell the story. The monster is interested in shiny things and is unconcerned about losing their head(s). Best be quick.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book 800 pages or longer.
2.) Read a book with MPG Adventure.
3.) Read a book with gold text on the cover.
4.) Read a book where the MC has a sister.
5.) Read a book that is #9 or higher in a series.

Ashley wrote: "Finished GOT... Lernaean Hydra done!"

Congratulations🥳

Alysa wrote: "Sounds like my book Legendborn probably won't be used for battleship. Maybe it fits for a new task now instead?
ETA - the 500 page one?"

Alysa, it looks like you are listed for an urban fantasy book.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Can Legendborn not be used?

The birds are back...

Stymphalian Birds



Stymphalian Birds have been seen filling your orchards and causing delays in harvesting. They are hard to defeat because of their numbers. Music can soothe the savage beasts, may want to try metal bands.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 350 and 450 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that is #6 in a series.
3.) Read a book with a musical instrument mentioned in the text.
4.) Read a book with something metal on the cover.
5.) Read a book that features a bird (bird shifter accepted)

Look who's back....

Typhon



Typhon aka the Father of Monsters has been spotted on your lands. Very hard to kill and not known for showing mercy.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that mentions a volcano
3.) Read a book with lightning on the cover
4.) Read a book where the title contains all the letters in ZEUS
5.) Read a book where a MC is a father

DQs Day 3

10) What did you think of Pasiphae’s response to the death of her son, the Minotaur?

Even though he was a monster, he was still her child.

11) Dionysus makes quite the entrance, doesn’t he? What are your thoughts on him and the interaction between him and Ariadne?

All of the gods are very full of themselves. He seems better then the other one though.

12) Phaedra comes into her own in Athens. What do you think of her in her new life?

Her life is really not her own.

13) We see many examples of the gods playing with mortals in this story; Pasiphae with the bull. King Midas and his golden touch, Hera causing Semele to burn. what do you think it would be like to live in a world where gods existed and interacted with humans?

Not for me!

14) Do you think the sisters will find out the truth about one another? If so, any predictions on what will happen?

I've gotten to that point in the book already.

This one is back for a visit....

Lernaean Hydra



Lernaean Hydra has entered your lands and destroying villages as it looks for a new home. If you manage to defeat this monster be prepared to answer "how are you still alive" every time you tell the story. The monster is interested in shiny things and is unconcerned about losing their head(s). Best be quick.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book 800 pages or longer.
2.) Read a book with MPG Adventure.
3.) Read a book with gold text on the cover.
4.) Read a book where the MC has a sister.
5.) Read a book that is #9 or higher in a series.